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Richard Manfre Obituary
Nov. 10, 1926 - Oct. 27, 2017
Hollister
Richard (Dick) Manfre passed away in the early morning of Friday, October 27, 2017, at his home in Hollister at the age of 90. Dick was surrounded by his loving family in the days prior to his death. The family doted on him as his sisters, nieces and nephews visited to share in the laughter and storytelling of each ones unique relationship with him. This is a man who knew without question, he was truly loved.
Dick was born in Medford, Mass. on November 10th, 1926 to Irene & Hugo Manfre. He shared his birth with his identical twin, Robert (Bob). He enjoyed being the eldest by seven minutes. As WWII was underway, Dick enlisted in the Navy, leaving Medford High School in his senior year, 1944. His military service ended in the Philippines aboard LST 749 when it was attacked and sunk. After recuperating from extensive injuries, Dick returned home to Medford where he married Barbara Quinlan. Together, they had three children, Loretta, Richard and Charlene. Dick was a proud veteran and graduate of his beloved Boston College.
In 1949, the family of four relocated to Watsonville where Charlene was born. Family life and a career in the banking industry took them to San Jose. Ultimately, Dick began a career as a self-employed Real Estate Appraiser. Appraising became his life's work. It was through this career that he was able to make and sustain life long friendships within the industry. At the age of 85, Dick made the decision to hang up his tape measure and retire.
Dick was blessed with his life partner Teresa, whom he met through his association with the British American Club. Married on November 10th, 1975, on Maui, they enjoyed 42 years of marriage, traveling, dancing, laughing and living life to the fullest.
Dick is survived by his wife, Teresa, his three children, Loretta, Richard and Charlene. Four grandchildren, Ty Moran, Aaron Moran, Ryan Manfre, Sierra Manfre, eight great-grandchildren, sisters Beverly Van Sant, Jeri Hawsey and sisters-in law Shirley Manfre and Donna Manfre and numerous nieces and nephews.
Service arrangements are with Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson, Hollister, 831-637-3757 www.grunnagle.com
Visitation, Wednesday, November 8th, 5-7pm, Grunnagle, 870 San Benito Street, Hollister.
Funeral Mass, Thursday, November 9th, 11:00am, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7290 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos, CA 95075
Burial, Monday, November 13th, at 11:00am, Valley Catholic Cemetery, 2401 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home
831-637-3757
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November 8, 2017
Teresa, and family please know that I am thinking of all of you and hope that your great memories of Dick will carry you through this loss.
Love Clare Armstrong
November 4, 2017
Loretta and Family, my deepest sympathies. I remember working with your Dad for years after we worked together. May he rest in eternal peace
Alayna Cavallaro
November 1, 2017
" As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends." Matthew 5:4.33
November 1, 2017
To the family of Richard Manfre I extend my sincere sympathy to you for the loss of your loved one. May you continue to have the good memories you shared during his life to help sustain you.
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